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The fifth T20I between Australia and India was stopped at the Gabba, Brisbane. India lost the toss, but Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill got the team off to a flier. Gill was batting on 29 while Sharma was on 23, with India at 52-0 in the fifth over when the umpires asked the players to walk off. There was no rain, but the officials asked the players to leave the ground due to severe weather. Why India Vs Australia 5th T20I Was Stopped?Despite no rain, there was heavy lightning, and it was unsafe for the players to stay at the ground. As a precautionary measure, the players were asked to leave. Even the fans at the open stands were asked to take shelter due to severe weather, with the big screen displaying that it is unsafe to stay in the open. Matthew Hayden, who was commentating, also explained that there is a heavy storm approaching the stadium, and it could rain heavily in the next few minutes. Brisbane Weather Report According to AccuWeather, there is a severe thunderstorm warning for the city. The forecast is predicting a heavy shower for the next few hours. If this comes true, any more play in the game would be very unlikely. If the match is washed out, India will win the series 2-1. The Men in Blue lost the second game but bounced back to win the third and fourth T20I. The first game of the series was also washed out due to rain. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Sports, Cricket and around the world.
